Postcode L1 5AQ is located in a major urban area, within the City Centre South ward of Liverpool in the North West region, and forms part of the Albert Dock & Queen's Dock area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,785 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 16.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Albert Dock & Queen's Dock is £50,300 per year. The nearest station is Liverpool Central, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Chavasse Park.
Albert Dock & Queen's Dock has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,895 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Albert Dock & Queen's Dock has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,785 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Albert Dock & Queen's Dock is £50,300 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from L1 5AQ.
Albert Dock & Queen's Dock near L1 5AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Liverpool Central located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Liverpool Central | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Central |
| 0.4 mi | Liverpool James Street | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool James Street |
| 0.4 mi | Liverpool Lime Street | N/A | Walking directions to Liverpool Lime Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chavasse Park | Small | Walking directions to Chavasse Park |
| 0.5 mi | St John's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St John's Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | St. Luke's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St. Luke's Gardens |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £231 per square foot) in City Centre South area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,000 up to £340,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £296,100 | £270 |
| Flats | 64 | £137,500 | £229 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £69,840 |
| 2017 | £72,100 |
| 2018 | £87,950 |
| 2019 | £92,950 |
| 2020 | £126,475 |
| 2021 | £154,000 |
| 2022 | £154,000 |
| 2023 | £167,475 |
| 2024 | £164,000 |
| 2025 | £152,352 |
| 2026 | £140,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £223 |
| 2017 | £232 |
| 2018 | £259 |
| 2019 | £243 |
| 2020 | £208 |
| 2021 | £232 |
| 2022 | £291 |
| 2023 | £313 |
| 2024 | £241 |
| 2025 | £378 |
| 2026 | £237 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near L1 5AQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | Apartment 25, 29, Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5AQ | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2025 | Apartment 32, 37, Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5AP | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | Apartment 1, 14, Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5GB | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Unit Up1, Epsley House, 12, Gradwell Street, Liverpool, L1 4JH | Other | Leasehold | £30,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | Unit S1, Epsley House, 12, Gradwell Street, Liverpool, L1 4JH | Other | Leasehold | £15,000 |
In the L1 5AQ postcode area, located within Albert Dock & Queen's Dock, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of L1 5AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Duke Street Mini Mart | 25 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5AP | Walking directions to Duke Street Mini Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 4UF | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.1 mi | Castros | Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4LE | Walking directions to Castros |
| 0.1 mi | Blue Whale Supermarket | College Lane, Liverpool, L1 4AF | Walking directions to Blue Whale Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | California Convenience Store | 5 Ranelagh Street, Liverpool, L1 1JW | Walking directions to California Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Liverpool district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for L1 5AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Angela Coleman
City Centre South - Elected 4 May 2023
Elizabeth Hayden
City Centre South - Elected 4 May 2023
Hetty Wood
City Centre South - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Johnson
Liverpool Riverside - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around L1 5AQ records about 1785 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, drugs and shoplifting.
The median sale price around L1 5AQ in Albert Dock & Queen's Dock is £140,000 (about £231 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to L1 5AQ, including St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Liverpool John Moores University (Good) and Lipa Primary and High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to L1 5AQ is Liverpool Central, about 399 m away.
L1 5AQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,895 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Liverpool Riverside covering L1 5AQ is Kim Johnson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Angela Coleman (Labour Party), Elizabeth Hayden (Labour Party) and Hetty Wood (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.